Eric Clapton is a British singer/guitaristFirst video in Cream – Crossroads – written by Robert Johnson 1936Second video same song years later with John Mayer Don MatthewsNovember 2020
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Bridge
Our bridge attracts the touristsAt sunset thereaboutWhy the great attractionWe just can’t figure out? Slight design fail?…. Don MatthewsDecember 2020
Flashback – ‘I’m a Believer’ Monkees (1967)
The Monkees are an American rock and pop band of actor/musicians. Conceived in 1965 by television producers specifically for the situation comedy series The Monkees They didn’t lip sync on the records. Despite being put together by producers for a TV show, they were talented as actors singers and musicians: which is why they won their auditions,Continue reading “Flashback – ‘I’m a Believer’ Monkees (1967)”
Kindergarten Graduation Ceremonies – Adorable or Absurd?
I had never heard such a thing as kindergarten graduation ceremonies existed until recently. Let’s look in on little Billy as he prepares for his graduation I am a little kindy boyReady to move onGraduation time is hereGown and cap I’ll don Worked hard I have and now canCount to 1, 2, 3And alphabet IContinue reading “Kindergarten Graduation Ceremonies – Adorable or Absurd?”
KBO
In the next year 21When things all pear-shaped goRemember Churchill’s dictum“We must just KBO” Scroll down….. (Keep Buggering On) Don MatthewsDecember 2020
Things Were Going Perfectly
Things were going perfectlyWe lined it up by sightBut when we reached the middleThings didn’t seem quite right Don MatthewsDecember 2020
Rattled By a Spammer
I was visited by a spammer last week Rattled by a spammerDay 1, day 2, day 3Rattled by a spammerWhy do they pick on me? Undermining confidenceSays the site is shitRattled by a spammerRattle he/she/it Tells me I should grow upMore than just a bitRattled by a spammerLittle spamming shit Says my stuff is onlyKindergartenContinue reading “Rattled By a Spammer”
I Feel a Little Oomy
I feel a little oomyOomy in my tumThink I did eat too much pudShould have eaten some Hello? What’s that rattling?Rattling in my tumSounds a bit metallic….. I got a threepence grandpa….yay! Don MatthewsDecember 2020
Skip’s MercyMe Tune Grab – ‘New Sensation’
My drinking buddy Skip’s a great fan of MercyMe. I’ve put him in charge of this department Said he enjoyed his Christmas present – 6 pack of Guinness Draught. Phew, bit strong for me Skip… He says Guinness contains “antioxidant compounds” similar to those found in fruits and vegetables that slow down the deposit of cholesterolContinue reading “Skip’s MercyMe Tune Grab – ‘New Sensation’”
Band Aid 30 ‘Do They Know It’s Christmas’ (2014)
Hi all. I hope you are having/have had a nice Christmas day wherever in the world you are Don MatthewsDecember 2020